Americans stepped back from buying new homes in January, as purchases plunged sharply in western states where prices are typically higher. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home sales fell

Confidence among U.S. home builders held steady in January even though builders’ expectations about future sales dipped slightly. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index stood at

Construction companies built more apartment complexes in September, sparking a temporary rise in housing starts for a real estate market that otherwise appears to have crested during the summer. Housing